Many gods were believed to have taken part in the founding of Rome. All were consulted and honored to make sure that the actions of the state met with divine approval. Roman religion was split in ...

Stunningly and unexpected, virtually all of the selections on view in this exhibition are complete. Co-organized by the Art ...

Research shows that statues were impregnated with fragrances, challenging the perception of sculpture as a purely visual art ...

COPENHAGEN: Science has already proven that sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome were often painted in warm colours, and now a Danish study has revealed that some were also perfumed.

Researchers uncover that ancient Greek statues were not just painted and dressed but also perfumed, adding a new dimension to ...

Credit: Saffron Blaze / Wikimedia Commons The sculpture depicts the goddess of love and beauty in an elegant pose, fused at its base with the figure of the god Eros, who is seated on a dolphin.

This bronze sculpture of the wolf that rescued Romulus ... Image caption, A statue of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom. They also borrowed new gods from the people they conquered, like the ...